How To Feed Ginger To Your Dog
Ginger comes in a variety of forms, including powder, capsule/pill, tincture, tea and raw root.
Fresh organic ginger root:
Cut the skin off with a knife and finely mince the yellow part of the root.
Demian Dressler DVM (Dog Cancer Vet), recommends the following dosages to help prevent nausea from cancer treatments …
10 lbs or less … ¼ tsp, 3 times daily 10 to 35 lbs … ½ tsp, 3 times daily 35 lbs or more … ¾ tsp, 3 times daily
Always start slow and work your way up to the full dose.
For other forms, Ottawa Valley Dog Whisperer recommends the following dosages:
Powdered ginger:
1 to 10 lbs … up to ⅛ tsp 10 to 20 lbs … ⅛ to ¼ tsp 20 to 50 lbs … 1 tsp 50 to 100 lbs … 2 tsp Over 100 lbs … up to 1 tbsp
Ginger tea:
You can buy ginger tea or make your own from fresh ginger root.
1 to 10 lbs … less than ¼ cup, 1 to 3 times daily 10 to 20 lbs … ¼ cup, 1 to 3 times daily 20 to 50 lbs … ¼ to ½ cup, 1 to 3 times daily 50 to 100 lbs … ½ to 1 cup, 1 to 3 times daily Over 100 lbs … up to 1 cup, 1 to 3 times daily
Capsule:
1 to 10 lbs … ½ capsule, 1 to 3 times daily 10 to 20 lbs … ½ to 1 capsule, 1 to 3 times daily 20 to 50 lbs … 1 to 2 capsules, 2 to 3 times daily 50 to 100 lbs … 1 to 2 capsules, 3 to 4 times daily Over 100 lbs … adult human dose
Tincture:
1 to 10 lbs … 1 to 3 drops, 2 to 3 times daily 10 to 20 lbs … 3 to 5 drops, 2 to 3 times daily 20 to 50 lbs … 5 to 10 drops, 2 to 3 times daily 50 to 100 lbs … 20 drops, 2 to 3 times daily Over 100 lbs … adult human dose
Ginger can thin the blood, so avoid it if your dog’s on blood thinning medication, or will be undergoing surgery or going into labor. It may also lower blood sugar and blood pressure. Talk to your vet if your dog has diabetes or has any kind of heart condition. Also consult with your vet if your dog is pregnant, on any medications or is being treated for a condition.
What if I miss giving my pet the supplement?
If you miss a dose, give it when you remember, but if it is close to the time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and give it at the next scheduled time, and return to the regular dosing schedule. Never give your pet two doses at once or give extra doses.
GREEN TEA
In Asia, Green Teas have been consumed for centuries. From helping to speed up metabolism to helping ward off some cancers due to its polyphenols, even to calm and relax the stressed and depressed.
Being rich in fluoride, green tea promotes healthy teeth and decreases the chances of tooth decay. This is true not only for us but for our beloved pets as well.
It is a highly beneficial tea. As long as you are using a decaffeinated Green Tea, you can give an amount prescribed by your veterinarian and always with food.
Here is a great tip to know regarding green tea and dogs with an ear infection; because it is so loaded with antioxidants, it helps with the reduction of inflammation in the ear and thereby soothing the pain for the poor pup.
Boil water, pop in a teabag or two of green tea (or use loose-leaf), and just let it cool down completely. With a dropper, put in approximately 10 drops two times a day for several days until you see improvement.
You can also use some cooled green tea to treat hot spots on your pup, to clean out the ears gently, and even on a mouth sore.
Again, it is always best to consult your vet first. But this is a natural treatment and he/she will hopefully be okay with it.
This tea should always be decaffeinated for a dog and never given on an empty stomach. The ability of this tea to fight off some cancers in humans has not been thoroughly studied or confirmed in the case of dogs. Neither have the Metabolic benefits.
I have never given Green Tea, but I wanted to list it because I have known some people who have given it to their pets but only under a veterinarian’s care.
Ginkgo Biloba is just as incredible for our pups as it is for us. It can assist with their bodies ‘ unique natural anti-inflammatory process.
Full of those flavonoids which are so powerful in the antioxidant category and circulatory assistants – terpenoids.
Great for the well-being of their eyesight and supports vision health
A boost for brain/mental function/overall health
Acts as an aid in circulation and, of course, cardio health
Ginger tea recipe for my sick dog
Herbal teas for dogs? And a green? Can dogs drink decaf tea? Yes to all questions, but you are the guardian of your beloved pet! Read First!
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Can dogs drink tea or can dogs drink decaf tea? You are wise to ask and seek the answer before ever letting your pet sip a single drop! There actually are herbal teas and a green for dogs. Although not specifically “for” dogs (cause they’re for us humans too), but your pup may just find them delicious and beneficial.
Throughout the centuries, we humans have not only enjoyed herbal teas for their flavor and fragrance but also (and so importantly) for all the beneficial qualities they offer us!
We’ve sought them out for help with our stomach issues and indigestion, to calm us down when our nerves are on edge, to rescue us when nausea sets in, when the throw up begins, and even when we just can’t seem to get to sleep. We’ve even turned to them for topical use when skin irritations are what we need to address.
So why is it that it seems we had not considered sharing these terrific benefits with those very special members of our families, our beloved pets? I don’t have the answer to that question, but I sure am very grateful that something finally clicked, and now we have realized that it is not only okay but also brilliant to have them share in the fantastic, natural healing benefits of these plants.
Several of the herbal teas that we brew for ourselves, it seems, can also positively impact the health of our pups in the same way that it does ours! They can help to improve their digestive and immune system, alleviate inflammation, calm itchy skin, put a spring in their step, detoxify when needed, help with anxiety, and so much more!
I’m listing a few of the herbal teas that we can share with our furry family members, but please be careful and never, ever offer hot tea (or any hot liquid or food), as doing so can cause a lot of damage! Either have patience and wait for the brew to cool or to speed it up, add some ice or cold water.
Also, although these herbs are safe (in moderation) and beneficial for them, just as they are for us, you should always check with your veterinarian, especially if you’re concerned about your pet having a particular issue (such as allergies). If you happen to have a holistic veterinarian, well, I gotta say; that’s just very cool!
Brewing instructions are the same for all the herbal teas listed. I like to use a glass measuring cup because glass is safe since you don’t have to worry about toxic chemicals leaching into the brew. If you prefer to use plastic items for heating, please make sure that they are BPA-Free and won’t be releasing any carcinogens. I know you’ll agree that their health is just as important as ours!